Set in Scotland and partly based on a true historical account, Macbeth charts the bloody rise to power and tragic downfall of the warrior Macbeth. This version looks at the classic story from a more modern perspective and explore themes of witchcraft, fate, and if we can ever really control our own destiny.
This production is recommended for ages 12 and up due to mature subject matter and some violence.
Kerry Hishon is Fight Director, and Shrew'd Business is supplying weapons.
Tickets Here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36987/production/1252203
Shrew'd Business began in 1998 when Ceris & Brock first produced and performed their own adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew, titled Shrew'd! This show led to other collaborations, including a variety of workshops and productions.
They have conducted classes on a wide range of topics including Dance, Music, Text Analysis, Audition Techniques, Puppetry and Stage Combat Skills involving hand-to-hand and multiple types of weaponry. They have worked with a variety of schools and theatre companies, including Western University, Rose Theatre Brampton, Lighthouse Festival Theatre,(19 shows over 16 years, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, Renaissance and Pirate Festivals, and multiple Secondary Schools across Ontario.
They continue to offer workshops and direct/choreograph shows in and around the London, Ontario area. Shrew’d Business also owns and rents a variety of difficult to find weapons and props, such as a Sweeney Todd Shaving Kit, Inuit Harpoons, and a hand-built functional Cannon. Contact Shrew’d Business to see how they can assist in your next project.
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